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Innovation is like looking for pieces in a jigsaw puzzle. You have to find a lot of pieces that don't  match to find the one or two pieces that match. 

--Edward Conard

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deep in the trenches a forest of cardboard trees and stained glass windows twiddling pieces through fingers sizing up like private eye a piece here…and there like a long drawn out story finally middle latched shut and made the sign of the cross now I aim for the quadrants
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Beaufort Avatar
March 8, 2024 at 11:52 AM
So Kim, I suspect this applies to a lot more than jigsaw puzzles. We do have to try a lot of things--even in thinking--before we see what we want at the given moment. Sounds a lot like writing poetry too. TY!!
Rodrigues Avatar
March 9, 2024 at 6:27 PM
True so true! :) Thank you, Duke!
Hind Avatar
February 20, 2024 at 9:52 AM
It seems the sign of the cross is the end of the trenches? Beautiful poetry, Kim. I love "cardboard trees" and "stained glass windows" - in your trenches. It seems like it's your own way of questioning, but you give it to God...
Rodrigues Avatar
March 9, 2024 at 6:27 PM
No, it wasn’t! Was a tough puzzle but I did finish it! My 9 yr old grandson wanted me to do this 1000 piece puzzle. Hopefully the stick-to-it-ness will help him in future endeavours. xx Thank you!
Rodgers Avatar
February 18, 2024 at 5:09 AM
Dear Kim, Your poem, struck a chord with me. The words you used, such as being “deep in the trenches” amidst a “forest of cardboard trees”, beautifully portrayed the intricate journey of innovation. Your analogy of finding pieces that don’t match before uncovering the ones that do is insightful. It reflects the perseverance and determination inherent in the creative process. It inspires reflection on the beauty and complexity of pursuing new ideas. Wonderful poem, Kim. - Blessings, Daniel
Rodrigues Avatar
February 19, 2024 at 3:42 PM
Thank you for your thoughtful comment! I appreciate you, Daniel! Blessings!
George Avatar
February 17, 2024 at 5:38 PM
I think I placed one or two. Nice piece Kim.
Rodrigues Avatar
February 17, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Thanks, Tonye! My daughter and 9 year old grandson placed a couple today…every piece helps!
Kauffman Avatar
February 17, 2024 at 10:23 AM
Kim, love the metaphor for life's challenges while the title elicits a bit of mystery. Your poem is so experiential as you twiddle pieces and size up your progress. Have enjoyed sharing your journey as you put together this jigsaw puzzle. I do love jigsaw puzzles and can't wait until we have place to permanently set up a jigsaw puzzle. Many thanks for this unique poem!
Rodrigues Avatar
February 17, 2024 at 7:06 PM
Thank you, Sam! Glad you enjoyed! :)
Proxenos Avatar
February 17, 2024 at 6:03 AM
Jigsaw pieces are frustrating because you are sure that those few on the table are part of a storm brewing in the sky, but in actual fact they are a part of the large lake below. i can see you enjoy puzzles from your clever poem, grandchildren are the best we love them so much. My grand daughter turned one year old on the lst January this year, she is she a darling Kim, until she was born last year I couldn't understand the love that encompasses and bonds you, now I'm totally hooked! Hugs and blessings Jen.
Rodrigues Avatar
February 17, 2024 at 7:36 AM
Thank you for sharing your heart, your joy, your little darling! As I close in on the last portions of this bear of a puzzle, I feel very proud for sticking to it! God bless!
Buhagiar Avatar
February 16, 2024 at 2:12 AM
No time for games or puzzles. Yet a lively poem you wrote. Best for a win.
Rodrigues Avatar
February 16, 2024 at 4:54 AM
Thank you, Victor! xx
Brotherton Avatar
February 15, 2024 at 5:48 PM
Niceley done Kim. I like puzzles but they have to be small because my attention span is tiny.
Rodrigues Avatar
February 15, 2024 at 5:56 PM
It could only be my grandkids that get me into things like this! They challenge me! Thank you Jerry. Hugs
La France Avatar
February 15, 2024 at 1:29 PM
Kim, love this poem, I really like doing puzzles, and finding that certain piece is like a reward, hugs, Constance
Rodrigues Avatar
February 15, 2024 at 5:57 PM
Constance, I am learning! I see the reward, the forest through the trees… L O L… Hugs
Dietrich Avatar
February 15, 2024 at 1:10 PM
Nice one, Kim. My problem is that I hate puzzles, especially jigsaw type!
Rodrigues Avatar
February 15, 2024 at 5:58 PM
Andrea Andrea, I thought I would hate them too. Sometimes I do… L O L. Hugs!
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